Our West Sussex client is a specialist mechanical engineering manufacturer and is now seeking to recruit a Business Development Manager. They work globally in a specialist market and are proud to be the only UK manufacturer of this type of product. This is an export sales position (region to be discussed/agreed), with limited UK sales activity. General Responsibilities * Support existing customers and dealers * Expand customer base * Identify & appoint new dealers * Follow up existing clients from extensive database & generate new enquiries * Increase market share * Raise Company profile * Attend exhibitions * Typically one week per month overseas travel * Based at the factory, North Worthing, West Sussex Experience/Attributes * A mechanical engineering background is essential (a formal qualification would be an advantage) * 3 to 5 years proven track record in sales of specialist capital equipment (e.g. pumps, industrial cleaning equipment, industrial plant, rotating equipment etc.) * Export sales experience & working with overseas dealers would be an advantage, but not essential. * Target driven * Pro-active Additional Information * £40k basic salary plus 1% commission on sales achieved over £500k. * Company car (or allowance) * Laptop and mobile phone * Company credit card * Work place pension scheme (after qualifying period) * 25 days holiday (plus statutory holidays) * Private health care (after qualifying period) * Hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute lunch break * 3 month trial period